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CONTINENTAL FOODS INC.
THE CREATION OF ‘GO TOGETHER’ BASKETS DEVELOPED DURING COVID-19 FOR ALL THOSE EXISTING AND BUDDING HOME CHEFS.
With the arrival of the COVID-19 Pandemic to our shores and the lock-down that followed, most Bajans were forced into preparing their meals at home. We decided to help these “home” chefs by giving them access to restaurant quality products in a way that was more economical. Supermarket lines were long, so delivery and curbside pick-up became the preference of many. We promptly adapted and conceptualized some food baskets that could be delivered or collected curbside. Given that most of the products we sell are institutional size, it took some creativity to offer the best items suited to home cooking. We thought about the ingredients we used in our own homes, items our friends and family were inquiring about and created a variety of themed boxes ranging in price from $100 to $475.
MEAT BASKET
All baskets were well received but the Meat Basket has definitely been a hit! Many families are taking this time at home as an opportunity to grill outdoors more, making it feel like the weekend any day of the week. This decadent box includes Beef 4-ways: steaks, burgers, ground and stew, Lamb Chops, sliced bacon and pork sausage links.
ITALIAN BASKET
The Italian Basket was the first basket created; our pasta already comes in retail sizes, as does our pasta sauce, a variety of cheeses, olive oil and we included 1lb of prosciutto and 2lbs of shrimp...a very popular ingredient.
INDIAN BASKET
The Indian Basket follows similar thinking, with a couple of different flavours of curry pastes, coconut milk, pappadums and rice; we included Tofu, Lamb legs and Shrimp for the proteins.
ASIAN BASKET
The Asian Basket provides home cooks with an escape from the ‘same-old’ with the star ingredient being a whole duck, accompanied by a bag of shrimp, a box of spring rolls, edamame, wonton skins, 3 different types of noodles, sweet chili sauce, green curry paste, coconut milk, sweet soy sauce and rice paper.
SEAFOOD BASKET
The Seafood Basket has been quite popular providing proteins that can be easily thawed and cooked with a little oil, salt and pepper and paired with vegetables or a carbohydrate for a no fuss, satisfying meal.
The Seafood box offers 3 different types of fish, a bag of shrimp and a bag of seafood mix.
For those who wanted a mix of meat and seafood, they could opt for The Meat and Seafood Basket with an impressive selection: steaks, frenched lamb racks, pork tenderloin, a side of salmon, whole red snapper and Caribbean lobster tails – for those special occasions (e.g.: anniversaries, birthdays).
BREAKFAST BASKET
Who needs lunch when you can make brunch? The Breakfast Basket provides so much value: bacon, sausages, English muffins, cheese, pancake mix, hash brown triangles, frozen berries, frozen mango smoothie mix and 1 litre of oat milk...just add your own eggs, brew your coffee and Voila!
EVERYDAY BASKET
The Everyday Basket includes those non-perishable goods for the pantry. This basket was put together by the staff of Continental Foods Inc. with ingredients and flavour profiles that appeal to Bajans...like pineapple bits and sweet chili sauce. The can of fruit cocktail is institutional size, but the Team said, “put it in”!
Hotels and restaurants have recently been looking for more gluten free and vegan options so we had a variety of ingredients which we put together in The Healthy Basket: veggie burgers, wild rice, gluten free pasta & wraps, pure olive oil, sea salt, frozen berries, mango and acai for smoothies and some organic agave.
Baskets are flexible and our associates can assist you in creating your own basket from the wide range of items in our inventory. You may also, interchange the items in our existing baskets to your preference. If you choose this option, basket pricing will be adjusted according to the items you exchange, add or subtract.
